Michael Lallo
Michael Lallo is a senior culture writer at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
‘Bogeyman of the moment’: Why every TV show seems to have the same villain
From Hacks and Morning Wars to The Comeback, TV writers are taking aim at a common foe.
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Network Ten announces it will ‘rest’ hit reality show as rival networks eye the franchise
After weeks of speculation, the future of I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! has been confirmed but there are hopes to revive it in future.
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This Aussie teenager quit school and joined a circus. Now, he’s living his dream
Mitch Wynter left secondary school at 15. Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength.
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Hell’s bells: Tough times drive surge in hard rock music
Amid cost-of-living pressures and global turmoil, music lovers are increasingly streaming punk, hard rock and heavy metal for catharsis.
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Motel evictions, comics falling off stage and clueless reviewers: Outgoing festival boss has seen it all
In her 32 years running what is now the world’s biggest standalone comedy festival Susan Provan, who is stepping down from the role, has seen it all – including comedians falling offstage and getting kicked out of motels.
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Lisa Kudrow lost her job days before her big break. It was the best thing to happen to her
As the final season of The Comeback hits screens, the 62-year-old actor talks about sliding doors moments, and the note from Matthew Perry she will always treasure.
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Sandilands sacked by midnight email
The controversial broadcaster said he was willing to work with someone other than Jackie “O” Henderson if that was necessary to get back on the air, but his employer wouldn’t accept it.
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‘Such a wonderful, wonderful journey’: Eurogliders star dies after cancer battle
Guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Bernie Lynch was remembered by his bandmate Grace Knight in an emotional social media post.
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‘Some would say I handled it terribly’: Guy and Jules Sebastian on their biggest battle
Over several years, the couple have been through legal “mud” against Guy’s former friend and manager. This is the best advice they received.
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Today show host Sarah Abo announces pregnancy live on TV
Abo is expecting her first child after years of fertility struggles, while co-host Karl Stefanovic revealed that his wife has also suffered pregnancy losses.
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